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Winners of the 2025 True, Good and Beautiful Art Contest announced
Congratulations to the numerous talented artists who entered the True, Good and Beautiful Art Contest presented by the Offices of Catholic Schools, Faith Formation and Youth and Young Adult Ministry! The judges were amazed at the more than 200 thoughtful and creative artworks submitted in response to the theme, “What does the Christian hope mean to you?”
Congratulations to the numerous talented artists who entered the True, Good and Beautiful Art Contest presented by the Offices of Catholic Schools, Faith Formation and Youth and Young Adult Ministry! The judges were amazed at the more than 200 thoughtful and creative artworks submitted in response to the theme, “What does the Christian hope mean to you?”
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LOCAL CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD) GRANT PROCESS IS NOW OPEN!
CCHD’s focus is to combat issues that go against the human dignity of the poor through community organizing and economic development throughout the United States. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops.
CCHD’s focus is to combat issues that go against the human dignity of the poor through community organizing and economic development throughout the United States. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops.
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Diocese News Show: November 26th
Local pilgrims journey to National Catholic Youth Conference, winners of art contest and more featured in Diocese News Show
Local pilgrims journey to National Catholic Youth Conference, winners of art contest and more featured in Diocese News Show
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United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast - Bishop Gruss discusses his experience at U.S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly
In this episode, Bishop Gruss discusses his recent experiences after returning from the U. S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly held in Baltimore with John Gonzalez. He reflects on various topics, including the Bishops’ stance regarding immigration and their decision to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June 2026.
In this episode, Bishop Gruss discusses his recent experiences after returning from the U. S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly held in Baltimore with John Gonzalez. He reflects on various topics, including the Bishops’ stance regarding immigration and their decision to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June 2026.
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Watch first-ever digital encounter with young people at National Catholic Youth Conference
Pope Leo XIV will encounter the youth of the United States through a real-time digital encounter at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) general session on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:15am ET.
Pope Leo XIV will encounter the youth of the United States through a real-time digital encounter at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) general session on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:15am ET.
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U.S. Bishops November 2025 Plenary Assembly
The body of bishops meets typically twice a year for a General Assembly to transact its business and address matters of concern within its civil and canonical mandates. For information, texts of addresses, and presentations at Plenary Assembly, go to usccb.org/plenary-assembly-november-10-13-2025.
The body of bishops meets typically twice a year for a General Assembly to transact its business and address matters of concern within its civil and canonical mandates. For information, texts of addresses, and presentations at Plenary Assembly, go to usccb.org/plenary-assembly-november-10-13-2025.









